Locking device
a technology for locking devices and waste containers, applied in the field of waste containers, can solve the problems of increasing expenses, increasing expenses, and frequent emptying and service of waste containers, and unauthorized users do not contribute to the increase in costs attributable to increased costs
Active Publication Date: 2022-10-04
SERIO US IND
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The locking device is a mechanism used to secure a container. It consists of a base unit and a pivotable unit. The base unit is fixed to the container and contains a sliding member, rolling member, pivot lever, biasing member, and connecting member. The vehicle mechanism is designed to be connected to the pivotable unit. The rolling member is affected by gravity to move the mechanism from a blocking position to an unblocking position when the container is tilted past a certain angle. In the blocking position, the sliding member is blocked from moving forward, allowing the mechanism to be placed in the open position. In the unblocked position, the sliding member can move forward to open the container. The biasing member and pivot lever keep the pivotable unit away from the trash stream when the container is in the dumping position, and they close the mechanism when the container is righted after dumping. This prevents damage to the components of the locking device from impact with heavy trash items.
Problems solved by technology
These receptacles are not provided free of charge, and consequently their frequent emptying and service can become a considerable expense.
This expense is increased when unauthorized users deposit trash therein.
This unauthorized use necessitates a more frequent emptying of the container, and of course the unauthorized user does not contribute to the increased expense attributable to the need for more frequent dumping.
While conventional chains and padlocks reduce unauthorized dumpster use, they also add to operating expenses because the driver of the truck emptying the dumpster must get out of the truck to unlock the padlock on the dumpster and then reverse the process after emptying.
Conventional automatic locks are typically bulky, expensive and difficult to mount to multiple containers.
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[0026]Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments and methods of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the drawings. It should be noted, however, that the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details, representative devices and methods, and illustrative examples shown and described in connection with the exemplary embodiments and methods.
[0027]This description of exemplary embodiments is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description, relative terms such as “horizontal,”“vertical,”“up,”“down,”“upper”, “lower”, “right”, “left”, “top”, “bottom”, “forward”, and “backward” as well as derivatives thereof (e.g., “horizontally,”“downwardly,”“upwardly,” etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in ...
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The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND CLAIM TO PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 569,676, filed Oct. 9, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]As is well known, waste containers, such as refuse containers for use in residential and industrial applications, typically include a container supported on a base structure. With the advent of mechanized trash removal, there have been created a number of large sized trash bins or dumpsters. These containers usually comprise a block-shaped or pyramid-shaped container with a hinged lid attached to one side thereof. The container further includes attachments for accommodating v...
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IPC IPC(8): B65F1/16B65F1/02
CPCB65F1/1615B65F1/02
Inventor REEB, DAVID L.MARTIN, II, JAMES L.
Owner SERIO US IND